1961 Austin A vs. 1971 Ford 17
To start off, 1971 Ford 17 is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Austin A. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Austin A would be higher. At 1,498 cc (4 cylinders), 1971 Ford 17 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Ford 17 (59 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 21 more horse power than 1961 Austin A. (38 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1971 Ford 17 should accelerate faster than 1961 Austin A. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1961 Austin A weights approximately 70 kg more than 1971 Ford 17.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1971 Ford 17 (112 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 25 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Austin A. (87 Nm @ 1900 RPM). This means 1971 Ford 17 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Austin A.
Compare all specifications:
1961 Austin A | 1971 Ford 17 | |
Make | Austin | Ford |
Model | A | 17 |
Year Released | 1961 | 1971 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1489 cc | 1498 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 38 HP | 59 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 87 Nm | 112 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1900 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1145 kg | 1075 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4730 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1480 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2710 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 87 L |